CE Credit Requirement Updates from BC College of Oral Health

The QAP cycle for dental technicians has been extended by ten months, from March 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, to align with the calendar year per BCCOHP bylaws. During this extended period, technicians must complete 38 credits. This includes 8 additional credits, with a daily cap of 10 credits. Starting January 1, 2027, the cycle will revert to a standard three-year duration, requiring 30 credits, while maintaining the minimum practice requirement of 675 hours every three years.

BCCOHP CE Credit Updates - Quality Assurance Program Cycle Change information can be found at the following link: https://oralhealthbc.ca/practice-resources/quality-assurance/dental-technician/

Continuing Education Requirements For Licensing

DTABC is committed to helping our members meet the continuing education requirements for RDT Licensing of the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. Dental Technicians must complete at least 30 credit hours of continuing education in each three-year cycle. At least 24 credits must be technical – directly related to the scope of practice. Technicians may also claim a maximum of 6 non-technical credits that may be indirectly related to the Scope of Practice for RDTs.

The current CE cycle began on March 1, 2023, and ends on February 28, 2026. Registrants are reminded that according to the BCCOHP Bylaws, the College cannot renew the registration of a registrant who has not met the Continuing Education Requirements.

General Information 

BCCOHP no longer requires pre-approval of courses for them to be eligible for continuing education credits. One Credit is equivalent to an hour-per-hour basis for classes or other eligible activities that you complete. It is your responsibility to provide the College with the information about the course or training you are requesting Credit for, along with supporting evidence of your participation, as noted below.

Registrants can also download the following continuing education-related forms: 

Make sure you keep copies of all documents related to your attendance at a continuing education course, e.g.: 

  • Brochures for course 

  • Receipts, certificates, and letters from the sponsor for proof of attendance. 

Do not rely on the course sponsor or BCCOHP to do this.  Contact the BCCOHP office , if you have any questions about your continuing education record. 

Source: BC College of Oral Health Professionals (May 2023)